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Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $143

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720102010
ModelCX-5CX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand SelectGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $29,395 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $28,073 $28,558 $24,355 $26,707
Cargo net 60 60 46 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 69 69
Cargo tray 75 75   75
Rear bumper protector 125 125 78 78
Cargo cover 250 250 166 166
Remote start 550 550 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 450 450 468 468
Roof rails 400 400    
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Bodyside moldings     238 238
iPod integration     223 223
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Rear spoiler     367  
Wheel-lip moldings     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Cargo net 48 48 30 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 39 39
Cargo tray 60 60   46
Rear bumper protector 100 100 51 51
Cargo cover 200 200 108 108
Remote start 440 440 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 360 360 351 351
Roof rails 320 320    
Navigation system     1,501 1,501
Bodyside moldings     155 155
iPod integration     145 145
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Rear spoiler     275  
Wheel-lip moldings     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 2,035 2,035 5,037 4,745
Options (change) 1,628 1,628 3,816 3,587
Destination 940 940 695 695
Total Price $31,870 $32,370 $31,727 $33,935
Total Invoice $30,641 $31,126 $28,866 $30,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $750
Model Year2017201720102010
ModelCX-5CX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand SelectGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4187hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,870$32,370$31,727$33,935
Adjustments for Features-1,105-3,1300-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$29,240$31,727$33,660
Cost Above Minimum$1,525$0$0$1,933
Total Invoice$30,641$31,126$28,866$30,989
Adjustments for Features-1,062-3,0100-251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$28,116$28,866$30,738
Cost Above Minimum$1,463$0$0$1,872

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720102010
ModelCX-5CX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand SelectGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Total Value of Features$5,825$7,850$4,720$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$3,130$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,062-3,0100-251

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in103.0 in
Length179.1 in179.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height65.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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